Minutes
Selectmen’s Meeting
February 8, 2007
6:30 PM Chair Bonser opened the meeting and asked all those present to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members Present: Mary Bonser, Peter Bock, Bill Netishen, and Town Administrator Charles Brown.
Also present: Heidi Seaverns.
Guests: Jaye Vilchock.
Mr. Bock stated that both he and Mr. Netishen had attended the POD meeting that afternoon. The MOU from the School has not been signed. This needs to be signed as soon as possible. The Board discussed the best way to get the document signed. It was decided that the Board should send letter to the School Board indicating they need the MOU signed and returned by a date certain.
Ms. Bonser then recognized Fire Chief Jaye Vilchock. Mr. Bock went on to explain that he had talked with Tom Sweeney (Building Committee Chairman) about the department’s request to fund the internal fill station this year. After discussion with the Building Committee, The Board of Selectmen does not feel they can commit to funding this project this year. The Board feels there are too many unknowns at this time. The two biggest concerns are the presence or absence of ledge at the site and the capacity of the well. They believe it is too late in the process change the numbers by either adding as a separate article or to combine into the bond. Both the Board and the Building Committee support the concept but the consensus is they want to focus on getting the station passed this year and they believe that any
additions/changes to the bottom line would endanger the whole project. The Building Committee has incorporated the inside conduit for the fill station into the design of the new fire station. Chief Vilchock said he understood the Board’s decision but he went on to say this meeting was his first knowledge that the fill station would not be recommended by the Board. Mr. Bock apologized for not contacting him directly. There was a brief discussion about communication between the department and the Board. Chief Vilchock went on to say he is trying to unite the department and this was one of the ways he is trying to accomplish that task. The discussion then focused on informing the members of the department about the project. It was decided that someone would do a presentation to the membership at their next meeting on March 4 at 7:00PM. Chief Vilchock informed the Board that Newmarket, Raymond, Epping, Epsom and Fremont stations have an internal fill station and there is one in
the plans for the new Stratham station as well. Most of these towns have municipal water systems.
Mr. Brown informed the Board that the Secretary of State’s office had replied to the inquiry in regard to article # 13. The correct date for the article is 2010. If the article is approved at Town Meeting, the request must go on the next State General Election, which is 2008. If it passes on that ballot, it will be effective in 2010 (next State Election).
Motion: Netishen, second Bock to recommend article # 4 through 11 on the 2007 warrant as presented.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
7:55 PM Having no further business before the Board,
Motion: Bock, second Netishen to adjourn.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Heidi Seaverns
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